The first train arrived at Worcestershire Parkway on Sunday 23 February, creating the first railway station in the county for more than 100 years. The station is located where the
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Warrington West and Robroyston open
Two railway stations have opened this morning bringing the number of railway stations on the national rail network to 2,569. The first service at Warrington West was the 0816 to
Continue readingFirst stage of Leek line opens
The first 200m section of the extension to the Churnet Valley Railway towards Leek has been opened. Source: BBC News
Continue readingMeridian Water opens
Meridian Water railway station opened yesterday with the first train stopping there at 0557. Chris Grayling and Heidi Alexander joined stakeholders at the official opening event. Additional trains will serve
Continue readingTimetable change restores regular services to two railway lines in the north
Two railway lines in the north have gained hourly services following the May 2019 timetable change introduced last Sunday. The Halton curve is now being serviced by an hourly Chester-Liverpool
Continue readingRotherham Tram Train service launches
The first Tram Train services carrying passengers have operated between Rotherham and Sheffield. A number of videos have been shared on YouTube showing the first train, a cab ride from
Continue readingPrinces Risborough interchange formally opens
The extension of the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway to the mainline station at Princes Risborough has formally opened. Source: BBC News
Continue readingMaghull North set to open on Monday
The first rail service is set to leave Maghull North station for Liverpool Central at 05:58 on Monday 18th June 2018, when the new station opens to the public. It
Continue readingLincolnshire Wolds Railway extension opens
The extension of the Lincolnshire Woods Railway to the Skegness Aerodrome formally opened over the late May bank holiday weekend. Click here for the article
Continue readingKenilworth railway station opens
The new railway station at Kenilworth opened on 30 April with a large crowd welcoming the first train service. The station has been dogged by delays that have pushed back
Continue readingRoyal opening for Helston Railway extension
The Duke of Gloucestershire attended a ceremony where he formally opened the extension of the Helston Railway to Truthall Halt. Click here for the article
Continue readingBroadway extension opens
The extension to Broadway on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway was officially opened on Friday 29 March. Click here for the article
Continue readingFirst passenger services use Ordsall Chord
The first passenger carrying trains have used the Ordsall Chord this morning. Click here for the article The Independent has reviewed the Ordsall Chord and the impact it will have
Continue readingNorthern set to operate first Ordsall Chord service
The timetable change will see Northern operate the first train with the passengers on Sunday 10 December. The first train is expected to be the 0840 Manchester Victoria to Manchester
Continue readingTransport Secretary officially opens Cambridge North
The Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, unveiled a plaque at Cambridge North today (Monday 7 August) to officially mark its opening.
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